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Overview
By Clifford Matthews
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This greatly expanded second edition of this popular and handy reference book includes over 100 new pages, including extensive coverage of Section VIII of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code. Divided into 22 sections, this pocket-sized volume is an exhaustive "quick reference" of up-to-date engineering data and rules.
It includes: essential mathematics; units; engineering design processes and principles; basic mechanical design; motion; mechanics of materials; material failure; thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; fluid equipment; vessel codes and standards; materials; machine elements; design and production tools; project engineering; computer-aided engineering; welding; non-destructive examination; corrosion; surface protection; metallurgical terms; and engineering associations and organizations.
Synopsis
Intended for practicing mechanical engineers, this reference reviews basic engineering mathematics, units of measure and conversion, mechanical tolerances, mechanics, material failure limits, thermodynamics, machine components, production tools, and welding processes. The second edition adds new information on fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, fluid machinery, and pressure equipment. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Written for the student or practicing engineer, this pocket guide provides reference material and core technical data. Topics include processes and principles of engineering design, mechanical design, material failure, fluid mechanics and equipment, machine elements, design and production tools, project engineering, and surface protection. Metallurgical terms are defined, and contact information provided for engineering associations. Matthews is an engineer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)